Unitarian Universalist Church of Rutland

The Unitarian Universalist Church of Rutland is affiliated with the Unitarian Universalist Association of North America and is an ethical and liberal religious community dedicated to promoting the ongoing search for truth and to affirming the inherent worth of the individual.

We welcome all who find our emphasis on personal religious integrity and commitment meaningful.

We are located in downtown Rutland at 117 West Street.

Sunday Services

May 20th: Rebecca Mattis, "Dr. Jekyll and Pollyanna": Why do people say "Don't be such a Pollyanna"? Was the "real" Pollyanna -- the ever-cheerful protagonist of a book written a century ago -- such a naive monster that she deserved to have her name become an insult? What on earth could be wrong with happiness and positive thinking? In this talk, I explore the differences between the real Pollyanna and the way her name is used today. While acknowledging that there are some troubling aspects to her philosophy, I illustrate how her spiritual practices had powerful effects for herself and her fictional community, and show how optimists and
pessimists alike have something to gain from her story.

May 27th: Rev. Baron, "Living Universalism": A look at some of the core theological
commitments of our Universalist heritage, and the ways they can inform our faith today.

June 3rd: Nancy Weis, "A Fierce Unrest": We humans are never satisfied. No matter what we achieve, we always want more, or want things to be different. But at the same time, what we usually fear and avoid most is any sort of change. What are the
consequences of this contradiction on our world and our selves, and what should we do about it?

June 10th: Rev. Baron, "Flower Communion": A multi-generational celebration of
our congregation and all of our contributions to our life together.

June 17th: No Service.

Wednesday June 20: Solstice Service at Stone Circle:
Carpool from church at 6:30 P.M.. If weather is bad we will begin at church at 6:30 P.M.